Announcements

Book-Works from Harvard College

October 30, 2023

Book works

Students in the Spring 2023 Gen Ed 1090: What is a Book? From the Clay Tablet to the Kindle display their final creative projects on Monday,...

Students combine music and science for annual 1080 Fest

December 7, 2022

Promotional poster for Gen Ed 1080 event. Background images include headphones, musical notes, and keyboards. Students in ...

Science & Cooking Science Fair

December 5, 2022

Poster for Science & Cooking Science Fair

Students in Gen Ed 1104: Science and...

Gen Ed 1033 students publish book on negotiation and conflict resolution

October 17, 2022

Flyer for student-produced book on negotiation. Title reads: "Understanding Others through Negotiation.

Students in Gen Ed 1033: Conflict Resolution in a Divided World, taught by...

Looking for a Gen Ed course?

September 7, 2022

Are you still looking for a Fall 2022 Gen Ed course? The Fall 2022 page has a list of Gen Ed courses still accepting students. Read more about Looking for a Gen Ed course?

Gen Ed 1080 Fest

December 10, 2021

Poster for Gen Ed 1080 Fest. Images include guitar, keyboard, and musical notes.

Part science fair, part music festival, 1080 Fest shows how off what students in Gen Ed 1080 have built/composed/explored at the intersection of music and engineering this fall. Details:

Date:...

Weekly drop-in advising hours

September 10, 2021

We’re happy to talk with you! Please join us at our drop-in advising. Our weekly advising hours are Wednesdays, 1-3pm while classes are in session.

1-2pm is dedicated to in-person advising in the Gen Ed office on the fourth floor of the Smith Campus Center. Online advising takes place 2-3pm via Zoom.

If you're unable to attend these office hours, please contact us at...

Stories from the End of the World event at Harvard Art Museums

April 15, 2021

A scene of architectural ruins near a large cave against a fiery sky.

The Harvard Art Museums will be hosting an event about the use of museum collections in Gen Ed 1001: Stories from the End of the World.... Read more about Stories from the End of the World event at Harvard Art Museums

Texts in Transition seminar with Harvard Art Museums

November 12, 2020

On Friday, November 13, 2-3pm Ann Blair and Leah Whittington will be discussing their course Gen Ed 1034: Texts in Transition and...

"One Harvard, One Online Classroom" Gen Ed courses

August 26, 2020

Two Fall 2020 Gen Ed courses are open to all Harvard University students as "One Harvard, One Online Classroom" offerings. Michael Sandel is teaching... Read more about "One Harvard, One Online Classroom" Gen Ed courses

News and Announcements

Gen Ed student prize submissions due March 18th

March 1, 2024

The Program in General Education has established the General Education Prize to inspire Harvard College students to reflect on the transformational nature of their Gen Ed learning experiences. Up to five $500 prizes will be awarded annually. Submissions are due on Monday, March 18th.... Read more about Gen Ed student prize submissions due March 18th